Montrose, Colorado Weather
Montrose, Colorado — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Montrose, Montrose County.
Full aviation weather for Montrose is published on the Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Montrose have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Montrose: Crawford Airport (K99V) 32 km · Blake Field (KAJZ) 38 km · Westwinds Airport (KD17) 39 km · North Fork Valley Airport (K7V2) 44 km · Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) 58 km
Conditions reported at KMTJ describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Montrose specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Montrose.
About Montrose, Colorado
Montrose unfolds against a backdrop of dramatic topography, where the Uncompahgre River braids its way through a valley cradled by the distant, snow-kissed peaks of the San Juan Mountains. It lies 54.4 miles south-east of Grand Junction, CO (from Grand Junction, CO: bearing 138°T), and is situated 10.5 miles south-south-east of Olathe. The land here is a study in contrasts: ochre-colored mesas rise abruptly from the valley floor, their flat tops a stark counterpoint to the rugged, forested slopes that climb towards the sky. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean, dry scent of sagebrush and pine, warmed by a sun that often hangs with a benevolent, golden intensity. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant emerald in summer and a shimmering gold in autumn, line the riverbanks, offering a verdant respite from the more arid expanses. The character of Montrose itself is one of sturdy resilience, a quiet self-sufficiency born from its connection to the land and the often-challenging climate. The history of Montrose is deeply intertwined with water and agriculture, a legacy evident in the expansive fields of alfalfa and potatoes that still characterize the surrounding countryside. Established as a railroad town and agricultural hub, it became a vital point for shipping the bounty of the fertile Uncompahgre Valley. Later, the discovery of valuable minerals in the nearby mountains, though perhaps not as historically defining as in some neighboring communities, contributed to the region's development, bringing a transient influx of prospectors and miners. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from its agricultural roots, bolstered by a growing tourism sector drawn to the natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities offered by the nearby Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and the vast public lands. The rhythm of life in Montrose is measured, unhurried, a steady pulse that reflects the enduring spirit of a community that has learned to thrive in its magnificent, somewhat austere corner of Colorado.
Live animated radar for Montrose and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Montrose, Montrose County, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 38.47832°N, 107.876174°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 81401, 81403, 81402 |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Montrose, Colorado Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Montrose, Colorado, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Montrose includes coordinates 38.478320°N, 107.876174°W, situated in Montrose County. ZIP code 81401, 81403, 81402. Telephone area code: 719. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
